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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87 Imaging
68 Features
80 Overall
72

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Launched May 2023
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-S10
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Older Model is Samsung NX300
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-S20 and Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X-S20 (26MP) and the NX500 (28MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The X-S20 was unveiled 8 years later than the NX500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the X-S20 scores against the NX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Samsung NX500

		

		

			
 X-S20 NX500 
RevealedMay 2023February 2015Fresher by 101 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1036kCrisper screen (+804k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 NX500 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Samsung NX500

		

		

			
 X-S20 NX500 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S20 provides exterior dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-S20 and Samsung NX500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the X-S20 against the NX500.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X-S20 and NX500 is 72 and 87 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-S20 and NX500.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung NX500 to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher X-S20 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography highlights
84
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is fantastic (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
80
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is excellent (28MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 offers face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography info
Samsung NX500 Street photography info
75
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 features touch to focus
 more heavy than competition in class (491g)
81
 has a tilting screen
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 features touch focus
 great high ISO (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Sports photography with Samsung NX500
87
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery (750 shots)
 supports phase detect auto focus
75
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
 sensor resolution is excellent (28 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 offers tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect autofocus
 does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung NX500 as a Travel photography camera
77
 better than average battery (750 shots)
 connects via bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition in class (491 grams)
78
 supports bluetooth
 features touch focus
 sensor resolution is excellent (28 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography highlights
86
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 decent sized screen (3.00")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (750 shots)
80
 manual focus
 change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 sensor resolution is excellent (28 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 great high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging features
Samsung NX500 Vlogging features
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 high res video (6240 x 4160 pxls)
 comes with microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (491g)
34
 has touchscreen
 offers face detection autofocus
 good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Samsung NX500
 Fujifilm X-S20Samsung NX500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Samsung NX500
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2023-05-24 2015-02-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos    
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 86 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.265
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491 gr (1.08 lb) 287 gr (0.63 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1379
Other
Battery life 750 images 370 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,299 $800